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Phulkari Embroidery for Beginners with Manjari

What’s it all about? Phulkari is a traditional style of embroidery from from the Punjab region. While it literally means ‘flower work’, it’s also recognisable for it’s neat geometric patterns. These patterns are created on thick cotton using silken or cotton threads, in a technique that covers the top of the fabric not so much the …

  • 7th Apr, 2025
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
  • L3, Room 14-15, 37 Swanston St, Melbourne, 3000 VIC

Basic Box Top Pattern Making with Robyn

Have you ever wanted to make your own clothes but didn’t know where to start? Come and learn the skills for making a pattern for a basic  box top using your own measurements. This class is perfect for total beginners who want to start the journey to making your own clothes, and to your specific measurements! …

  • 8th Apr, 2025
  • 6:15pm - 7:30pm (AEST)
  • Level 3 Rooms 14, 15/37 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Zero Waste Indian Appliqué for Beginners with Manjari

What’s it all about? Come and learn the basics of appliqué as practiced in Barmer, Rajasthan. As well as being a striking style of fabric decoration, it’s also zero waste! You can use up all your old scrap fabric and create something new using this lovely peep-hole technique!  In this class we will learn various stitches and techniques …

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Shibori: Japanese Tie Dye Tote Bags with Robyn

What’s it all about? Shibori is a traditional Japanese style of decorative dyeing – a bit like tie dye but also a bit more intentional. In this class we’ll be combining shibori dyeing with sashiko embroidery to create lovely stitches and patterns. Come along and combine art and textiles and you stitch your own patterns …

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Leathercraft Basics: Make a Leather Purse with Gosia

Discover the art of Leathercraft! In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of leatherworking while creating your own unique and sustainable leather pouch. Using 100% repurposed leather, you’ll be guided through all aspects of this project, from creating the initial pattern, to stitching and embellishing, to create your own one-of-a-kind leather pouch that reflects your …

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Sewing Sashiko Boro Slippers with Robyn

What’s it all about? Sashiko is a striking style of Japanese embroidery, and Boro means rags – referring to the upcycled use of fabric. Come and learn Sashiko embroidery methods, and other stitches, to make a pair of personalised, detailed denim slippers! All fabrics and materials provided in a take-home pack including the padding and sole, …

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Personalise Your Clothes: Embroidery with Fran

Heading back to the office wearing the same wardrobe of plain, polite workwear? Why not learn how to customise your clothing, add some personality to your favourite garments and make them pop with embroidered embellishments!  In this class, Fran will show you how to use embroidery to add decorative touches to your clothes, as well as how to …